Job Responsibilities

The candidate will be responsible for all operations of the Recovery department.  They will manage various aspects of safety and operations to meet and exceed established goals and objectives.  Direct operations with a focus on safety, environmental compliance, productivity, cost effectiveness of operations, and improved equipment reliability.  Assist in creating alignment with the pulp, recovery, and utilities areas as well as with all other manufacturing operations and other functions within the facilities' overall value chain.  Work closely with all internal customers to ensure business objectives are met.  Actively engage and empower the workforce in the Recovery area to build a greater level of ownership

Job Requirements

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Pulp/Paper science engineering, or equivalent level of experience
• Extensive operations experience at multiple levels in a manufacturing organization with a minimum of 5 years in manufacturing.
• Extensive knowledge in Utilities and pulping processes.
• Demonstrated competence in priority setting based on organizational needs and strong ability to manage multiple projects.

Job Duties

• Must follow Ahlstrom’s manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures, and policies, as applicable, to the position’s areas of responsibility, to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Provide safety leadership for all departmental employees, work with area personnel to develop and communicate safety expectations, and establish a culture of safety accountability.     
• Manage overall day-to-day operations of 1 Recovery Boiler, Evaporator/Concentrator area, 2 Power Boilers, 1 Package Boiler, 2 Steam Turbines, 2 Air Compressors, 3 Hydro Turbines.    
• Ensure 100% environmental compliance.
• Align Recovery area operations with pulp mill to ensure both operations function smoothly and manage process flow in an orderly and efficient manner.
• Plan and coordinate all maintenance efforts and reliability programs for Recovery, Power Boilers, Steam Turbine, Hydro Plant, and Air Compressors, and provide project management and oversight for annual maintenance outages. 
• Work closely with maintenance to develop, implement, and maintain process reliability initiatives and enhance operator-based equipment monitoring and basic care functions.
• Ensure all area personnel are properly trained in process operations and required drills to manage upset or emergency conditions.
• Provide leadership to area personnel in continuous improvement with a focus on improving operational performance.
• Manage overall cost of operations with a focus on reducing cost without negative impact to efficiency, employee safety, or environmental compliance.
• Manage usage of auxiliary fuels in Recovery and Power Boiler operations with a focus on minimizing costs.
• All other assignments assigned by management
• This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all the “essential functions” for purposes of the ADA.

What we offer 

• Medical, dental, vision coverage   

• Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability  
• Eligibility for short-term incentive

• Long-term disability, Critical Illness, & Accident insurance  

• Competitive 401(K) plan - eligible to start day 1 of employment  

Work Schedule and Location 

• Location: 100 Main St, Mosinee, WI (On-Site) 

• Schedule: Monday – Friday and must be available for on-call duties, including weekends, and flexible to work outside of regular hours when required.

If you’re eager to learn and are looking for not just a job, but a career, we want to invest in you.   Visit us at Ahlstrom.com.

Apply today & start your career with Ahlstrom! 

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Join our journey to create a more sustainable world with products and solutions that Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions.
We are deeply committed to building and maintaining safe and inclusive environment and culture, where everyone feels valued and respected. At Ahlstrom, we all have equal opportunities to belong and reach our full potential. 
Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 6,800 people. Read more at www.ahlstrom.com